012: Isokon Gallery

The Isokon Gallery tells the story of the Isokon Building, an experiment in modern living, completed in 1934 and designed by Wells Coates. Minimalist in design, the building also became noteworthy for its famous residents and visitors including Henry Moore, Agatha Christie, Barbara Hepworth, Sir James Frazer Stirling and Walter Gropius. The building featured communal kitchens and service areas. There is a public gallery documenting the history of the building on the ground floor. The building remains residential, and Grade I listed status makes it one of the most architecturally important buildings in the United Kingdom. ​